The albums that define
house music.
Our picks for where to start with house music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top house music artists
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The house music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Pet Shop Boys
Super
A vibrant blend of euphoric synths and rhythmic house beats that encapsulates contemporary dance-pop.
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Kygo
Cloud Nine
Ethereal melodies and sun-soaked beats create a blissful soundscape perfect for summer escapades.
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Daft Punk
Tron: Legacy Reconfigured
A pulsating collection of remixes that amplify the original score's cinematic energy into dancefloor anthems.
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Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa
A vibrant fusion of pop and dance elements, celebrating empowerment with catchy hooks and infectious melodies.
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The KLF
Chill Out
A hypnotic blend of ambient soundscapes and rhythmic pulses that evoke a dreamlike journey through the American landscape.
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Swedish House Mafia
Until One
A pulsating journey through euphoric beats and melodic crescendos, designed for the dance floor.
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Jamie xx
In Colour
A vibrant tapestry of house beats, eclectic samples, and emotive melodies that pulse with energy and warmth.
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Scooter
Who's Got the Last Laugh Now?
Energetic beats and euphoric melodies collide in a relentless celebration of rave culture and party anthems.
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Scooter
Back to the Heavyweight Jam
A frenetic blend of hard-hitting techno beats and euphoric rave anthems that electrify the dance floor.
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will.i.am
Songs About Girls
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and hip-hop, celebrating the complexities of relationships through upbeat rhythms and catchy hooks.
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will.i.am
Madagascar 2 - Motion Picture Soundtrack
A vibrant mix of playful melodies and rhythmic beats that capture the spirit of adventure and friendship.
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Pitbull
Money Is Still a Major Issue
A vibrant mix of dance-pop and reggaeton that ignites the party spirit with infectious beats.
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Pitbull
Global Warming
A high-energy, club-ready fusion of pop and hip-hop rhythms designed to ignite dance floors worldwide.
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Flo Rida
My House
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and hip-hop, pulsating with infectious hooks and party-ready beats.
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Flo Rida
R.O.O.T.S.
A vibrant blend of hip-hop and EDM, pulsating with infectious hooks and celebratory energy.
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Pet Shop Boys
Concrete
A reflective blend of synth-pop and lyrical introspection that echoes the duo's enduring artistry.
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Donna Summer
The Ultimate Collection
A vibrant tapestry of disco beats and soulful vocals that defined an era of dance music.
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Donna Summer
I'm a Rainbow
A vibrant blend of disco grooves, soulful melodies, and pop experimentation that showcases Summer's vocal prowess.
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Cher
Take Me Home
Disco-infused pop melodies intertwine with Cher's powerful vocals, creating an evocative dance floor anthem experience.
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Cher
Backstage
A blend of folk rock and pop, showcasing Cher's emotive vocals against lush arrangements.
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Moby
Animal Rights
A turbulent blend of punk energy and ambient soundscapes that challenges conventions of electronic music.
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Moby
Wait for Me
A contemplative blend of ambient soundscapes and emotive melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
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deadmau5
At Play
A vibrant fusion of intricate beats and melodic layers that captures the essence of late-night dance floors.
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